Life at SAS
Balanced lives make good business sense.
The thing that’s always amazed me about SAS is its holistic integration of work and play, art and science, and business and life.
Richard Florida, Author and Economist
By taking care of our employees, the rest takes care of itself.
Our employees are never shy about sharing what makes SAS such a unique breath of fresh air in today’s workplace.
The investments we make in employee health, well-being and work-life balance can be seen in a dedicated workforce, committed to moving up the ranks rather than out the door. SAS’ turnover rate of about 4 percent is far below the industry average of 15 percent, which translates into consistent, long-term relationships for our SAS customers.
Passion with a purpose
SAS believes in the whole employee experience. Meaningful work. Empowerment to make a difference that changes people’s lives. And an award-winning culture that makes it all possible. Whether you're a university recruit, or an experienced professional ready for the next big challenge, SAS will be a surprisingly good fit.
Trust from the top down
The leadership at SAS trusts our employees to get the job done. And our employees, in turn, have a high level of trust in decisions that are being made to keep SAS both stable and successful. Our management style is approachable. The lines of communication – as well as our doors – are always open.
Smart, approachable people
Direct access to the answers you need is encouraged at SAS because we believe great ideas can come from anywhere. Interns and PhDs. Millennials and baby boomers. R&D techs and marketers. All from diverse backgrounds. And all working alongside one another. Some days it’s hard to distinguish who’s learning from whom because of the collaborative atmosphere.
Growth opportunities
SAS recognizes that the future of our business is based on the investment we make in our current workforce. We encourage keeping minds sharp and continually improving skill sets through mentoring and emerging leadership programs. Last year, SAS employees in the US alone devoted 96,950 hours to professional training and development.
Energized environment
We’re not making widgets. We’re a knowledge company. So SAS provides an environment that fosters innovation. Lots of windows, personalized space, pops of color and original artwork offer inspiration throughout the day. And depending upon the SAS location, you could be working in a college campus atmosphere or even a castle.
Focus on fitness and fun
Work out with friends at lunch, or take a calming yoga class, and come back relaxed and rejuvenated. Our Cary headquarters provides an on-site recreation and fitness center, and our regional offices contract with area health clubs, offering discounted opportunities to encourage wellness.
Giving back feels good
We’re passionate about education. SAS supports several initiatives promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We provide free software to teachers and students around the world, to ensure that the next generation of computer innovators has the skills to succeed. SAS also encourages our employees to volunteer for the causes they care most about.
Green is the natural choice
SAS recognizes that stewardship today directly affects the preservation of natural resources tomorrow. So we’re reducing our environmental footprint with multiyear sustainability programs focused on energy conservation and solar projects, emission management, water conservation, recycling and LEED-certified green building.
Our success reflects an investment in you.
SAS’ competitive Your SAS Rewards program focuses on what you care about the most - your health, your money, your career, and your life outside of work. We’re always keeping a pulse on the market and asking for employee input so we can provide programs that offer value. When it comes to amenities, the list goes on and on because we want you to be successful on every level.
Your money
SAS rewards employees by investing in them now – and by helping them prepare financially for their future. We provide a competitive salary, retirement and insurance plans, and educational programs to help you keep your financial goals on track. SAS even pays you to rejuvenate and reset by starting you out with three weeks of vacation.
Your health
SAS provides comprehensive health care benefits that exceed our competitors’. Our world headquarters has a convenient on-site health care center for employees and their family members, as well as a free recreation, swim and fitness center. Other SAS offices provide subsidized gym memberships in the regions.
Your career
SAS encourages you to grow as an individual and advance your career – by providing the opportunity to continually evolve your skill sets. We make an investment in emerging leadership programs, tuition programs, technical training and business development because we recognize that your talent will be the driving force for innovation.
Your life
SAS understands that when everything is close at hand without distractions pulling you away, you’re able to focus more clearly. On-site, subsidized daycare is provided at our world headquarters for children of eligible employees, while regional offices offer services at area daycare centers. SAS work-life and wellness programs also help employees and their families to reduce stress and nurture positive lifestyle habits.